Foundation Testimonials

"The text books and compendia donated by the APS OIP Library Donation and Books for the World programs will be an invaluable addition to our plant pathology capacity building program in the Lao PDR.The bulk of the books will be housed in the Crop Disease Diagnostics Laboratory of the Provincial Agriculture and Forestry Office in Pakse, Champasak Province, with copies distributed to a second diagnostic laboratory in Savannakhet Province, the Sai-Nyai eco-school located in Batchieng District and the National University of Laos, Nabong Campus.The books will assist current and future volunteers, as well the local laboratory staff in diagnostic, training and extension efforts to district and provincial staff and farmers."

Dr. Kylie Ireland2014 Books for the World Fund winner

"I am sure you have an idea how hard it is to get a single little thing done in this part of the world. Most of the time you ended up trouble shooting more than real research. I was in a sampling trip in the background field of this picture and 2 months later I was told that it has completely collapsed due to late blight infections. The farmer ended up with zero income. This award really helps me to initiate science in Sri Lanka and it really encouraged me to do something different in society. APS is really a different kind of society with a great view. Thank you very much APS."

Renuka AttanayakeUniversity of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

"The APS travel award has been a matter of constant encouragement and motivation for me. The honor continues; it is something that did not end at the award ceremony."

"I am extremely grateful for the APS Student Travel Awards that I received. It not only allowed me the opportunity to present my work, network with other researchers, and meet potential employers, but also broadened my knowledge of plant pahology."

Tiffany EnzenbacherMichigan State University

"For me, receiving the APS travel award…allowed me to meet "many scientists whose research I have followed…and present in front of a large group of intellectuals. Most notably it opened many networking opportunities for my future career search. For this, I am thankful."

"In 2010, APS awarded me the Raymond J. Tarleton Fellowship to fund a short research stint in La Réunion, France, a R. solanacearum hot-spot. I am greatly indebted to APS and the Tarleton Fellowship for this unique opportunity to grow academically and professionally in the global phytopath community."

Jonathan M. JacobsUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison

"These awards provided me necessary funds to present my research in big arena of world renowned plant pathologists. This opportunity also allowed me to gain valuable input from the Plant Pathology scientific community that was relevant to my research."

"The Foundation is critical to the future of plant pathology. Its scope and assistance to new and established plant pathologists has made it possible for APS to be the premier source of information in the world."

“APS helped me tremendously as a graduate student and as a young professor, and I wanted to help other budding plant pathologists. It wasn't much at first, but I am glad I started early with annual contributions. It has added up, and I am proud to have helped the society help others develop their careers.”